Modica Travel guide

Modica : Michelin's recommendations

Modica was once a town of cave dwellings, guarded by a castle standing on a rocky spur. Forced to abandon their traditional homes after the 1693 earthquake, the locals settled further down in the valley, where two streams meet to form the River Scicli. In 1902, disaster struck again when the town was flooded. A radical solution to this problem was found – the rivers were filled in and three main roads built over them.

Tourist attractions Modica : Things to see and do

c.so Garibaldi I - 97015 Modica

Built in 1818, the flight of nearly 300 steps leads up to the church's elegant façade, a grandiose and richly evocative ensemble attributed to Rosario Gagliardi (though the involvement of other Noto architects is also evident) and one of the finest e..

v. Mercè I - 97015 Modica

Collections of farming implements, tools and workmen's objects are exhibited in reconstructions of stalls, studios and shops: farmer, beekeeper, blacksmith, cobbler, tailor, baker, wheelwright and barber live again before visitors' eyes.

v. M.-Tedeschi 1 I - 97015 Modica

The church is worth a detour for the attractive Cabrera chapel, with an elegant 15C portal in front of it. In the nave, there are 60 terracotta statues in an attractive crib scene from the 19C by G. Papale.

Hotels Modica

Via Campailla 99 I - 97015 Modica

Via Tommaso Campailla 15 I - 97015 Modica

Hotel De Mohàc is a 15th-century former mansion. It is located the historic centre of Modica, 30 metres from Corso Umberto I. The elegant rooms feature free Wi-Fi and a satellite TV. Each room comes with air conditioning, minibar, and work desk, whi..

Via Blandini 5 I - 97010 Modica

Palazzo Failla is a beautifully restored historic building in the Medieval quarter of Modica, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It offers elegant rooms and traditional Sicilian cuisine in its 2 restaurants. Throughout Hotel Palazzo Failla you can admire..

via Vanella 106-Polo Commerciale I - 97015 Modica

via Blandini 11 I - 97015 Modica

A change of staff in the kitchen in 2013 has not affected the high quality of cuisine at this restaurant. The new chef uses typical Sicilian produce and traditions to create inventive dishes with his own individual touch.